All MCA Insight articles in September 2022 – Page 9
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InterviewsMaguro Group to expand Bunsik concept
The multi-concept Korean restaurant group plans to grow both its Bunsik and Pochawa Grill brands, director Jae Cho tells MCA
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InterviewsInception Group: ‘People need outlets like ours’
Co-founder Charlie Gilkes speaks to MCA about expanding beyond London, the new Control Room B concept, and maintaining a strong experiential offer
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Analysis & InsightAutumn menu innovation
As the seasons change and the weather begins to turn fresher, MCA rounds-up the latest autumn menu launches from brands including Leon, Pret, Greggs and Costa
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NewsRecord accommodation sales boosts Liberation Group
The Channel Islands-based operator saw a strong performance in the UK, with recovery in Guernsey and Jersey boosting trading
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Analysis & InsightFoodservice makes modest contribution to growth
The services sector grew by 0.4% in July 2022, with accommodation and food service activities contributing 0.03 percentage points, ONS data reveals
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NewsClarity urgently needed over energy plan
Business leaders have called for more detail over the extent of support they will receive to pay soaring energy bills
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InterviewsNew Dawn Pubs takes cautious approach to growth
The newly formed pub group, led by Mark Robson, is looking to invest into its existing estate and acquire one or two pubs over the next couple years
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News200 Degrees appoints head of people
The coffee operator has appointed Charlotte Coore as its first head of people
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NewsWolfox lines up three sites in London
The Brighton-based café, bar and restaurant group, is launching two sites in The Strand and one in Covent Garden
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NewsPapa John’s to open first modular pod
The pizza chain has delivered its first modular pod unit to a Haven’s resort in an initiative to offer flexible opportunities to franchisees
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NewsJens Hofma to speak at MCA’s Restaurant Conference
The Pizza Hut Restaurants UK CEO will share the story of how his newly named group, Heart with Smart, went into partnership with Itsu
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NewsOnly days left to save businesses, Truss warned
The energy industry has called on new Prime Minister Liz Truss to clarify the details of the government’s proposed support package for businesses, in order that it can take effect this winter
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NewsRees-Mogg in favour of cutting red tape
Experts have said the new business secretary is “opposed to heavy-handed regulation” and keen to boost business-led growth and investment
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NewsNightcap announces further opening
Nightcap has secured a site in Watford for the opening of a further Barrio Familia bar as the group looks to expand the brand outside central London
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NewsInflation expected to have reached 10.2%
The latest figures, to be published by the Office for National Statistics on Wednesday, will put pressure on the Bank of England to recommend a further interest rate rise later this month
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NewsIndia restricts rice exports as commodity prices surge
The decision follows sharp rise in food prices due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and Covid pandemic, the Financial Times reports
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NewsSalad days are over for European food producers as energy costs bite
The soaring cost of heating greenhouses and other energy-intensive processes will lead to shortages, the Financial Times reports
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NewsFoodtech start-ups push bean-free coffee and chocolate
Entrepreneurs are developing alternatives to products often linked to deforestation and child labour, the Financial Times reports
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News‘We cannot wait three months in limbo’ – Small businesses react to energy plan
Tens of thousands of UK businesses could be forced to fold due to energy price hikes, the Evening Standard reports
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NewsSoaring energy costs could leave towns without nightlife, industry warns
The Night Time Industries Association Scotland says energy prices may force small businesses to close, the Evening Standard reports